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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.37, 13,353.42 and 2,662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.37, 13,353.42 and 2,662.43 is: 3,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.37 : 13,353.42 = 2,662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.37/13,353.42 = 2,662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.37x = 13,353.42 × 2,662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.37x = 35,552,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,552,479.24/8,902.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.60

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